[Throwback] 'Story of Yanxi Palace' Game Developer Publicly 'Blesses' Players

Recently, players unearthed a controversial incident regarding the Tencent-published otome-style mobile game, 'Story of Yanxi Palace'. The title is a generic, repetitive MMO similar to 'Fate of the Empress', which quickly faded into obscurity due to its uninspired gameplay and predatory server-rolling mechanics.

The original poster joked that the game's lack of popularity—being 'hu' (a slang term for a dead/irrelevant game)—is the only reason the developer wasn't completely torn apart by the community upon launch. The leaked screenshots show a developer leaving 'blessings' for players that were dripping with sarcasm and passive-aggression, leading many to label the behavior as unprofessional and immature.

The comment section was filled with disbelief, with many questioning the developer's emotional intelligence and the company's vetting process. Others noted that given this is a Tencent project, such bizarre behavior from a developer aligning with their specific 'idol' preferences is hardly surprising.